Pagsumbat (en. Reproach)
/paɡsum'bɑt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of reproaching or calling attention to a person about a mistake.
His reproach caused a rift in their relationship.
Ang kanyang pagsumbat ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang relasyon.
A form of criticism that comes with hurt or resentment.
I can't accept his reproach because it's very painful.
Hindi ko kayang tanggapin ang kanyang pagsumbat dahil labis itong nakakasakit.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'sumbat' which means 'calling attention or reproaching'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
reproach of weaknesses
Criticism of someone's shortcomings.
pagsumbat ng kahinaan
ensure a joyful reproach
Saying things intentionally to reproach.
tiyakin ang masayang pagsumbat
Related Words
reproach
Root word of 'pagsumbat' which refers to the action of calling attention or reproaching.
sumbat
excessive reproach
Expressing reproach to a person in a more intense or frequent manner.
sumbat-sumbatan
Slang Meanings
A verbal fight or confrontation.
They had a verbal fight in front of the whole class due to a minor misunderstanding.
Nagsumbatan sila sa harap ng buong klase nang dahil sa maliit na hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Criticism or pointing out someone's mistakes.
Nena approached her friend for a confrontation because of her lack of help.
Bumalik si Nena sa kanyang kaibigan para sa isang pagsumbat dahil sa hindi niya pagtulong.
A fight or quarrel filled with anger.
While they were fighting, the confrontations didn't stop, making them even angrier than before.
Habang nag-aaway sila, ang mga sumbatan ay hindi na natapos, nagalit pa sila higit sa dati.